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A Fun Filled Day for Adventure Seekers Looking to Get Off the Beaten Track, Trekking to a Lahu Village Before Bamboo Rafting Down a Stunning Valley
Join this unique Chiang Mai trekking tour and bamboo rafting 1 day adventure in an area seldom visited by tourists. Hike across a beautiful, forested mountain to a remote Lahu hilltribe village – whose only access to is via the Teang river and narrow mountain trails. Relax with the locals and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch before bamboo rafting downstream along the deep gorge to the end point.
This unique 1 day tour starts in Mae Teang district, 1.5 hours drive from Chiang Mai city and starts with a challenging hike up a steep mountain. As you crest the summit, there will be fantastic views of Mae Teang valley and a chance to rest before the descent to the Lahu village, which is nestled in a valley with the Teang river flowing past. In total, the hike is 5km with approx. 300m of elevation gain.
There is no road access to the village, residents rely on the river for transportation as well as the hiking trail to reach civilization. Home to just 200 people, residents live off the land and reside in rustic wooden houses, many overlooking the river below. We will enjoy lunch in one of the houses, cooked over an open fire and wander around the village to take photos before preparing for part 2 of the journey – bamboo rafting on the Teang river.
We jump aboard the bamboo rafts and cruise down the Teang river at a leisurely pace. Despite some sections of class 1 / 2 rapids it is generally calm and flat for the majority of the journey. Along the way you will see amazing birdlife in this remote part of Chiang Mai and incredible mountains rising up from the valley. Large overhanging trees provide shade and we can stop off for a refreshing swim at various points along the river. A captain from the village will help steer the raft but you’re welcome to help steer from the back of the raft. After approx. 10km we will reach Sop Kai which marks the end of the trip and from here it is an hour back to Chiang Mai.
Included/Excluded
- Pick up / drop off service
- Comfortable air conditioned transportation
- Snacks, water and local lunch
- Local Lahu guide
- Bamboo raft rental with life jackets
- Hiking poles
- Guide gratuity
Tour Plan
08.30am – 8.45am Hotel pick up
Pick up from your hotel / accommodation in the city limits and transfer to the Trailhead Cafe
09.15am – Leave from the Trailhead shop
Enjoy a complimentary coffee, meet the team and briefing on trekking and bamboo rafting tour.
10.30am – Arrive at start point
Arrive and meet our Lahu guide before setting off.
11.30am – Snack break
After an hour and the toughest part of the hike, we will stop for some snacks and water.
12.30pm – Reach the Lahu village
Descend to the Lahu village and enjoy a local lunch. After lunch, wander around the village taking photos and enjoying the peace and quiet.
13.30pm – Bamboo rafting down the Teang river
Meet our bamboo raft captain and set off for the rafting journey. You can stop and swim along the way or simply sit back and relax.
15.30pm – Finish the rafting and prepare to head back to city
Reach Sop Kai and end the bamboo rafting trip.
16.30pm – Stop for dinner
As we drive back to the city we'll stop for a light lunch / dinner
18.00pm – Arrive in Chiang Mai
We will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation and conclude the tour.
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What you get from the trip
Experience hiking to a remove village seldom visited by tourists, glimpse at the life of a Lahu community with no road access to the outside world and enjoy the thrill of real bamboo rafting along a stretch of river with no development.
What to bring and to wear
Hiking shorts/long trousers, comfortable shirt / tshirt. hiking shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting wet. Hat, sunglasses, mosquito repellent spray, waterproof bag.
There is no minimum age, but participants should be in good physical shape and able to walk for several km over uneven terrain with some sections requiring scrambling. Swimming isn’t essential but being confident in water will make the rafting more enjoyable. Immerse yourself in nature with this amazing Chiang Mai trekking and bamboo rafting tour.
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